Civil Infrastructure Engineer

Position: Civil Infrastructure Engineer
Industry: Real Estate/Construction
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-Time (On-site)
Budget: Open to Negotiation

Job Description (Summary)
As the Civil Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a pivotal role within our leading Real Estate Development firm. This position calls for experienced professionals with a proven track record in the construction sector, spanning small and large-scale projects.
This role will oversee civil infrastructure engineering aspects, ensuring meticulous attention to detail, stringent adherence to quality standards, and on-time and within-budget delivery.
This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including road construction, drainage systems, knowledge of site surveying, geotechnical and topographic surveys, interpretation of construction drawings, value engineering, testing and controls, progress reporting, and material quality control.
The engineer will collaborate with contractors, vendors, consultants, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are seamlessly handed over to the facility management team, minimizing post-handover issues. Will also work with other MEP Specialists when required.
The ability to recover troubled projects, troubleshoot, problem-solve, work effectively in teams, and demonstrate strong IT skills and communication is paramount in this site-based role.

Key Responsibilities:
Engineering Oversight:
Oversee civil infrastructure engineering aspects of projects, ensuring alignment with quality, schedule, and budget targets.
Manage diverse engineering components, including road construction, drainage systems, and other civil works.

Quality Assurance and Compliance:
Interpret construction drawings and enforce compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards.
Implement material quality control and process monitoring measures to ensure project integrity.

Value Engineering:
Lead value engineering initiatives to optimize project efficiency, resource utilization, and cost-effectiveness.

Contract Management:
Drive contractors to meet work program deadlines, closely monitoring progress and ensuring alignment with project milestones.

Site Surveying and Geotechnical Surveys:
Conduct site surveying, geotechnical surveys, and topographic surveys to inform engineering decisions.

Testing and Controls:
Implement rigorous testing and controls measures to ensure the quality and integrity of civil works.

Progress Reporting:
Prepare comprehensive progress reports, providing insights into project status and areas for improvement.

Troubleshooting and Recovery:
Utilize problem-solving skills to identify and address issues on troubled projects, implementing effective recovery strategies.

Collaboration and Communication:
Collaborate with contractors, vendors, consultants, and cross-functional teams, maintaining effective communication for successful project outcomes.

Handover to Facility Management:
Ensure smooth project handover to the facility management team, minimizing post-handover challenges for seamless facility operation

Teamwork:
Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with engineers, project managers, and other professionals

Required Skills & Competencies:
Expertise in civil engineering, including road construction and drainage systems.
Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
Ability to drive value engineering initiatives for cost-effectiveness.
Proficiency in site surveying, geotechnical surveys, and topographic analysis.
Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
Strategic problem-solving to optimize project delivery.
Experience in construction quality control, testing, and compliance enforcement.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
Risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
Ability to interpret and enforce compliance with construction drawings.
Detail-oriented with a focus on precision and quality.
Process optimization to enhance project efficiency.
Strong IT skills, including proficiency in civil engineering software.
Adaptability in managing complex, fast-paced projects.
Long-term infrastructure sustainability planning.

Required Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field (master’s preferred).
Minimum of 8 – 12 years of experience in construction, focusing on managing civil infrastructure on small and large-scale projects.
Membership and certification in professional bodies such as NSE, COREN
Diverse project experience across residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, and multi-storey developments.
Proficiency in interpreting construction drawings and enforcing compliance.
Expertise in road construction, drainage systems, site surveying, geotechnical and topographic surveys.
Strong IT skills, including proficiency in relevant software and tools.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficiency in problem-solving and troubleshooting.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, contractors, vendors, and consultants.
Proficiency in managing diverse civil infrastructure aspects within construction, across different project types.
Strong project management skills, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
Unwavering commitment to delivering engineering work of the highest quality.
Ability to drive value engineering initiatives for improved project efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Capability to identify problems, devise solutions, and recover projects facing challenges.
Experience in site surveying, geotechnical surveys, and topographic surveys to inform engineering decisions.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Aptitude for analyzing issues and implementing effective solutions.
Demonstrated leadership in driving teams towards shared engineering goals.
Comprehensive understanding of civil engineering principles and practices.